Equity and Trusts in Australia

Equity and Trusts in Australia, 3rd Edition, is an introductory legal textbook written for undergraduate law students. The text outlines the foundational concepts of Australian equity and trusts law, providing clear guidance for students undertaking university units in this field.

The book structures its analysis around several core subject areas within equitable practice. Readers explore the historical and legal nature of equity, the framework of fiduciary relationships, and the application of estoppel doctrines. Further thematic sections investigate specific trust structures, the statutory and equitable responsibilities of trustees, and available equitable remedies.

This third edition incorporates recent landmark judicial decisions to maintain currency with modern case law. It also features a new chapter dedicated to the termination and variation of trusts, offering targeted material for undergraduate legal studies.